Tips For Enjoying the Holiday Season Sober
Imagine being newly sober. You have had to change everything about your life. You can no longer go around your old friends or to the places you used to hang out. You have not had time to repair damaged family relationships. Your new life feels isolating and unfamiliar. All around you, people are celebrating with their close friends and families. People are eating, drinking, and being merry while you are still struggling to find your identity without drugs and alcohol. It may be tempting to return to what is familiar and seek comfort from a substance. This is the struggle many people in recovery face during the holiday season. The holidays can be hard for people who are trying to stay sober and the holidays are especially difficult for people in early recovery. According to a press release from the Center for Network Therapy, an addiction treatment center with three locations in New Jersey, returning patients typically account for only 25% of total rehab admission...
